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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
Tab S9 Ultra is the 2023 14.6-inch IP68 flagship: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, in-box BLE S Pen, dual 12+12 front cameras, $1,199.99 US start.
Product images
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In short
Tab S9 Ultra is the 2023 14.6-inch IP68 flagship: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, in-box BLE S Pen, dual 12+12 front cameras, $1,199.99 US start. Buy leftover if you want the first IP68 Ultra. Skip it if you want S10/S11 Ultra silicon or a lighter 11-inch S9.
Who it is for
- Leftover shoppers who want a 14.6-inch AMOLED Android slate with DeX, an in-box BLE S Pen, dual front cameras, and IP68.
- People comparing S9 Ultra vs S10 Ultra vs S11 Ultra on silicon (Snapdragon vs Dimensity), nits (930 vs 930 vs 1600), and battery hours (16 vs 16 vs 23).
Who should skip it
- Anyone who wants the current Ultra. That is Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra.
- Buyers who want a lighter 11-inch carry. That is Tab S9 / S11.
- People who want iPadOS or Apple Pencil hover.
Key differentiators
- 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2960 × 1848 (Samsung SG). Adaptive 60–120 Hz. AU series footnote: 930 nits peak.
- 12GB+256/512GB or 16GB+1TB; microSD up to 1TB; 11,200 mAh; SG: up to 16 hours video / 10 hours internet Wi-Fi.
- 13 MP + 8 MP UW rear; dual 12 MP + 12 MP UW front.
- In-box IP68 S Pen with BLE; 5.5 mm / 732–737 g.
Caveats
- 930-nit peak and 16-hour video are Samsung claims. We have not lab-tested Tab S9 Ultra.
- US Newsroom launch start is $1,199.99 with 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB options.
- Samsung product photography is not hosted here.
Tablet-category specs
Same rows on every tablet page (iPad Pro / Air / mini, Galaxy Tab S, Pixel Tablet).
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| Display size | 14.6-inch full rectangle / 14.5-inch inside rounded corners (Samsung unboxing footnote) | Samsung Global unboxing; Samsung SG specs |
| Display type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Samsung US Newsroom; Samsung SG specs |
| Display resolution | 2960 × 1848 (WQXGA+) | Samsung SG SM-X910 specs |
| Peak brightness (OEM) | Samsung AU S9 series footnote: series maximum brightness 420 nits; Tab S9 Ultra peak 930 nits | Samsung AU Tab S9+ product footnote (series table) |
| Refresh rate | Adaptive 60–120 Hz (Newsroom) | Samsung US Newsroom |
| Display features | HDR10+; Vision Booster; SGS / VDE language on regional footnotes | Samsung US Newsroom; Samsung AU footnotes |
| Sold size(s) | 14.6-inch Tab S9 Ultra (this hub). Siblings: /tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9/ and /tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-plus/. | Samsung US Newsroom |
| Dimensions | 208.6 × 326.4 × 5.5 mm | Samsung Global Newsroom; Samsung SG specs |
| Weight | 732 g Wi-Fi; 737 g 5G | Samsung Global Newsroom; Samsung SG specs |
| Finishes | Beige; Graphite | Samsung US Newsroom |
| Chassis / enclosure | Not published | Samsung US / Global Newsroom |
| Chip / processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy. Samsung SG lists 3.36 GHz. | Samsung US Newsroom; Samsung SG specs |
| Memory (RAM) | 12GB with 256GB or 512GB; 16GB with 1TB | Samsung US / Global Newsroom |
| On-device storage | 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB plus microSD up to 1TB (card sold separately) | Samsung US Newsroom; Samsung SG specs |
| Operating system | Android 13.0 on the launch Newsroom table. Quote the live spec sheet on write day. | Samsung Global Newsroom |
| Pencil / stylus | S Pen included (BLE, Inbox). Tablet and S Pen are IP68. Bidirectional cradle charging called out on Newsroom / unboxing. | Samsung US Newsroom; Samsung Global unboxing |
| Keyboard / cover (OEM) | Book Cover Keyboard / Slim / Smart Book Cover — sold separately | Samsung US Newsroom |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor listed on Samsung SG sensors/compare language. Confirm on-display vs side on the exact SM-X910 sheet before naming FOD. | Samsung SG specs |
| Speakers | Quad stereo speakers with sound by AKG; Dolby Atmos. Newsroom: 20% larger quad speakers versus the prior generation. | Samsung US Newsroom |
| Microphones | Not published | Samsung SG / Newsroom spec tables |
| Cellular | Wi-Fi models: none. 5G SKUs exist (737 g on the Newsroom/SG 5G row). Confirm the exact US carrier SKU. | Samsung Global Newsroom; Samsung SG |
| Wireless (Wi-Fi / Bluetooth) | SG SM-X910: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4/5/6 GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM (Wi-Fi 6E class); Bluetooth v5.3. US Support ANS10003691 (series): “support for Wi-Fi 7.” Print both; do not pick. | Samsung SG SM-X910 specs; Samsung US ANS10003691 |
| Ports / expansion | USB 3.2 Gen 1; microSD slot (Samsung SG SM-X910, re-opened 2026-09-19) | Samsung SG SM-X910 specs |
| Rear camera | 13 MP + 8 MP Ultra Wide | Samsung SG specs |
| Front camera | 12 MP + 12 MP Ultra Wide (dual front) | Samsung SG specs |
| Battery (OEM) | 11,200 mAh typical. Samsung SG: up to 16 hours video; up to 10 hours internet on Wi-Fi. | Samsung Global Newsroom; Samsung SG specs |
| Charging (OEM) | Not published | Samsung US ANS10003691; Samsung SG / Newsroom spec tables |
| Durability / ingress | IP68 — tablet and included S Pen. Unboxing footnote: up to 5 feet freshwater / 30 minutes. | Samsung US Newsroom; Samsung Global unboxing |
| Location / GNSS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS (Samsung SG SM-X910, re-opened 2026-09-19). Confirm GNSS on a Wi-Fi-only SKU before copying the 5G list. | Samsung SG SM-X910 specs |
| US MSRP (launch) | Samsung US Newsroom: Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra begins at $1,199.99 with 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage options. | Samsung US Newsroom, 2023-07-26 |
| Price band | Previous flagship Android tablet ($1,199+ US launch before keyboard) | Derived from Samsung US Newsroom |
| Announced | 26 July 2023 | Samsung US Newsroom |
| Availability | Pre-order pricing listed on the US Newsroom unveil post. Superseded by Tab S10 Ultra then Tab S11 Ultra. | Samsung US Newsroom |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra extras
Unique to this line or SKU. Other tablets keep the first table aligned and swap this extras list.
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| Dual front cameras | 12 MP + 12 MP UW. S9 / S9+ stay single 12 MP UW. | Samsung SG specs |
| First IP68 Ultra | Newsroom’s 2023 series claim. Later Ultras keep IP68. | Samsung US Newsroom |
| S9 / S9+ siblings | Live hubs: /tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9/ and /tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-plus/. | Samsung US Newsroom |
Overview
Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is Samsung’s July 2023 14.6-inch flagship — the first Ultra Samsung rates IP68. Current Ultra sell-in is Tab S11 Ultra.
We have not used this tablet. 930-nit peak and 16-hour video stay Samsung claims.
Display, chip, speakers
Dynamic AMOLED 2X at 14.6 inches, 2960 × 1848, adaptive 60–120 Hz. Peak nits on the AU series footnote are 930. Chip is Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy. Speakers are quad AKG + Dolby Atmos.
Stylus, durability, expansion
In-box IP68 S Pen with BLE. IP68. microSD to 1TB. RAM is 12GB or 16GB by storage SKU. Dual 12+12 front cameras stay extra versus S9 / S9+.
Battery
11,200 mAh typical; up to 16 hours video (SG); up to 10 hours internet. Thickness 5.5 mm. Do not invent a 45W brick.
How this page compares on a desk (not a vs-page)
| Desk fact (OEM) | Tab S9 Ultra | Tab S10 Ultra | Tab S11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Dimensity 9300+ | Dimensity 9400+ |
| Peak nits (OEM footnote) | 930 | 930 | 1600 |
| Video hours | Up to 16 | Up to 16 | Up to 23 |
| US Wi-Fi start | $1,199.99 (2023) | $1,199.99 (2024) | $1,299.99 (2025) |
Sources
- Samsung US Newsroom — Galaxy Tab S9 Unpacked 2023 — accessed 2026-09-19
- Samsung Global Newsroom — Galaxy Tab S9 series spec table — accessed 2026-09-19
- Samsung US Support — Find the best Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 for you — accessed 2026-09-19
- Samsung SG Business — Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra Wi-Fi specs (SM-X910) — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from Tab S10 Ultra?
S10 Ultra is Dimensity 9300+, microSD 1.5TB, 11,200 mAh / 16-hour video still, $1,199.99 US start. S9 Ultra is Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, microSD 1TB, 5.5 mm / 732–737 g versus S10 Ultra 5.4 mm / 718–723 g. Do not flatten the SoC or gram rows.
Official product page: Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra. Tech specs: Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra specs.